Poynton, Stockport, SK12 1LR

Poynton is a town in Cheshire, England, and is part of the civil parish of Poynton-with-Worth. It lies in the Cheshire East district and the ceremonial county of Cheshire. From 1974 to 2009 it was in Macclesfield district. The town is located on the easternmost fringe of the Cheshire Plain, 11 miles (18 km) south‑east of Manchester, 7 miles (11 km) north of Macclesfield and 5 miles (8 km) south of Stockport. The postal district for Poynton is SK 12. The settlement offers a rural setting while remaining within close distance to larger urban areas such as Manchester, Stockport and Macclesfield. Its location on the Cheshire Plain provides a landscape of open fields and gentle hills, typical of the region. Residents benefit from the town’s proximity to major cities while enjoying the quieter, countryside atmosphere of a small town. The area’s inclusion in the civil parish of Poynton-with-Worth suggests a local governance structure that supports community amenities and services within the town.